Dubai Approves Private Gatherings Of Up To 30 People Ahead Of New Year’s Eve Celebrations

New Year is around the corner and if you’re planning a get together with your loved ones, you need to know some rules. Dubai has now approved private gatherings of up to 30 people ahead of New Year’s eve celebrations. The new rule is part of the safety precautions set out by authorities. Those who violate the rules will face fines up to AED 50,000. So, read the rules and ensure you follow the same.

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Dubai Rolls Out Rules Ahead Of New Year’s Eve Celebrations

New Year’s 2021 is almost here but this time the party might be a little different. With the pandemic in place, there’s always a list of rules you must follow to ensure safety. The Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management has approved a set of precautionary measures for New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Firstly, private family gatherings of up to 30 people is permitted. However, the number must not exceed 30. Violators will face hefty penalties. Hosts who violate the rules will face AED 50,000 fine while those attending the party will face AED 15,000. Violators will also face legal action. Inspections will be conducted to ensure compliance with precautionary measures.

Gatherings must observe social distancing guidelines and must comply with one person per four sq.m of venue space. All the above precautions are aimed at ensuring residents’ safety and health. Elderly people and those with chronic conditions should be advised not to attend these gatherings.

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Watching Fireworks At Burj Khalifa Will Require Registration

This year, you can watch Dubai’s traditional New Year’s Eve festivities from Burj Khalifa on Zoom. Emaar has come up with a system to ensure safe and easy access this New Year’s eve. Pre-register with the U by Emaar App, and you can enjoy the sight of the beautiful fireworks. Here’s how this will work.

Download the app on your phones and tap on the “Registrations Open Now” purple banner displayed at the home screen. Click on Register now and follow the given instructions. The boulevard will have limited capacity, and guests can book on the app for groups of up to 12 people, subject to availability.

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NYE 2021 Will Also Be Broadcasted Live Globally From 8 30 PM

If you want to enjoy a hearty meal at the boulevard while witnessing the display of fireworks then for that as well, you have to register on the app. If you have already booked a table at your fav restaurant, you still have to register on the app in advance for accessing the venues. Well, we know it’s a bit tedious, but safety comes first now.

Apart from the app, Emaar has made several arrangements this year to ensure the safety of everyone. From thermal cameras to contactless payments and frequent deep cleaning and disinfection, Emaar has made sure that you have a happy and safe time. 

However, if you are sceptical about going to celebrations, you can enjoy the show from the comfort of your home. Emaar NYE 2021 will be broadcast live globally and live-streamed from 8 30 PM  local time on mydubainewyear.com. At least 50,000 people will also be able to watch the New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Burj Khalifa on Zoom this year, through a collaboration between Emaar and Zoom. To access the live event on Zoom, register here.

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Vaishnavi Venkataraman: Research, science labs and of course nerdy glasses – that’s what my life was all about until I finally woke up to realise how much I loved food, travel and telling tales. A chai addict, a moody writer and mother to a smallie, my journey as a writer began with The Times of India. And now, here I am in Dubai pursuing my passion and exploring a new city, all in one go!